EDUCATION FOCUSED ON THE VALUES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR FAMILY
RESTORING EDUCATION
Fully Supporting School Choice and Protecting Kids in the Class
Restoring Education
Our mission is to equip and engage parents, grandparents and taxpayers with tools to shift the focus back to academic excellence by restoring truth in school and protecting kids. Use our resources on school choice, parental rights and public schools to learn how you can help restore our schools.
DISCOVER RESOURCES BELOW HELPING YOU NAVIGATE SCHOOL CHOICE AND EDUCATION
SCHOOL CHOICE
School Choice: Empowering Families, Building Futures
WHAT IS SCHOOL CHOICE?
School choice gives parents the power to select the best K–12 education for their children—public, private, charter, online, homeschool, or microschool. Families can access options through tax-credit scholarships, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), vouchers, or open enrollment. It’s a freedom-centered approach that supports academic excellence, innovation, and alignment with family values.
Why School Choice Matters
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Better Academic Outcomes: Studies show school choice programs, including vouchers and ESAs, improve reading and math scores—especially for low-income students. Source
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Parental Control: Choose an education that reflects your values—whether faith-based, academic, or career focused. Source
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Expanded Access: Vouchers and ESAs make high-quality education accessible to more families, regardless of income.
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Innovation & Flexibility: Families can choose schools that align with their beliefs and child’s learning style – faith-based, STEM, private schools, charter schools, classical academies, microschools, and homeschool hybrids.
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Cost Savings: School choice programs often cost less per student than traditional public schools, saving taxpayers money. For example, in Arizona ESA families receive ~$7,200 per student while it costs $14,000 per student in public schools.
National School Choice Updates
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Qualified Elementary and Secondary Education Scholarships in the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Reconciliation Package: Proposes $5B in tax-credit scholarships for private school, tutoring, and homeschooling—available to families earning up to 300% of the local median income (launching in 2027 if states opt in). Source
School Choice Programs in Arizona
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Universal Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs): All Arizona students are eligible for ~$7,000 annually to use on private school tuition, tutoring, homeschooling, and more. For example, in 2024, Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program had 85,263 students enrolled, with awards averaging $7,000-$8,000. Source
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Tax-Credit Scholarships: Multiple scholarship types available through School Tuition Organizations (STOs) based on need or student background.
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Charter & Open Enrollment: Arizona offers 535 charter schools and broad public school open enrollment policies.
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Microschools & Online Options: Unique formats for flexible and personalized learning.
How to Use School Choice in Arizona
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Explore Options: Public, charter, private, online, homeschool.
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Check Eligibility & Apply:
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ESAs: All Arizona students are eligible. Learn more at: azed.gov/esa
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School Tuition Organization Scholarships: Vary by STO; often income or status-based. Learn more at Arizona Tuition Connection and ACSTO
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Handle Logistics: Confirm transportation (some ESAs cover costs), ensure compliance with ESA reporting rules, be aware of application dates & enrollment requirements.
Stay Up To Date:
National:
Arizona:
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Arizona Department of Education – Empowerment Scholarship Account
Parental Rights in Education
As a parent, you have fundamental rights to guide your child’s education—protected by the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, and Arizona state law. This guide outlines your most important rights, how to act on them, and where to find help.
Your Right to Access School Records Through The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
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What It Means: You can review your child’s records—grades, disciplinary notes, or health data— request corrections or control the release of personal information. Your school must notify you annually of your FERPA rights.
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The Law: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g) ensures schools must provide access within 45 days and cannot release records without consent.
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Take Action: Submit a written request to the school principal or administration. If the school does not respond or if your request is denied, file a complaint:
FERPA Compliant Form
FERPA Statute
Your Right to Review and Opt Out of Curriculum
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What It Means: You can review instructional materials, lessons and books and opt your child out of surveys or lessons on sensitive topics (like gender, politics, religion, or family values).
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The Laws:
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Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA): Federal law giving parents transparency and control by allowing them to review materials and opt their child out of surveys or lessons about sensitive topics like politics, religion, or personal family matters.
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Arizona Laws (A.R.S. § 15-721 & 15-102): Requires schools to disclose and make available curricula and let parents opt out of certain lessons (e.g., sex ed).
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Take Action: Use our downloadable Opt-Out Form to opt your child out of lessons that don’t align with your values or Curriculum Transparency Toolkit to request and review materials. If you find something concerning, talk to your teacher or principal.
Resources:
PPRA Statute
AZ Curriculum Law
AZ Opt-Out Law
Your Right to School Choice
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What It Means: You have the right to choose the best educational setting for your child: public, charter, private, online, homeschool, or microschool, especially for students with special needs.
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The Laws:
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Supports state programs for charter schools and public school choice, allowing federal funds to expand options beyond assigned public schools. It encourages parental involvement in choosing schools that align with academic needs.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Ensures students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which can include private schools or homeschooling if public schools cannot meet their needs. Parents can advocate for alternative placements through an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) (A.R.S. § 15-2402): Allows use of state funds for private education options.
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Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925): Confirms your right to select non-public schools.
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Take Action: Contact your school district to explore IDEA options for your child’s needs. Visit our School Choice page for more information.
Your Fundamental Rights as a Parent
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What It Means: You—not the government—have primary authority over your child’s education and upbringing.
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The Laws:
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U.S. Supreme Court Cases:
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Meyer v. Nebraska (1923) - Affirmed your right to choose how and what your child is taught, striking down restrictions on educational choices.
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Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)- Supported parents’ rights to make education decisions based on religious beliefs, including homeschooling.
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Troxel v. Granville (2000)- Reaffirmed that fit parents have a fundamental right to make decisions for their children
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Arizona Parental Rights Law (A.R.S. § 1-601): declares parental rights as fundamental, meaning schools must respect your choices unless there’s a serious reason (like abuse). AZ Parental Rights Statute
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Take Action:
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Ask Questions: Email your school to ask for curriculum, policies or your child’s records.
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Use Our Tools: Download a FERPA request letter, Opt-Out Form, and Curriculum Transparency Toolkit from our site.
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Attend School Board Meetings: Attend school board meetings to stay informed and make your voice heard.
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Additional Resources
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: A PARENT'S GUIDE TO FEDERAL & AZ LAWS
